For England, it was always going to be about finding the moment, the one to blow apart a tight game, to cut through so much negative tournament history – particularly at the hands of Germany. And for long spells, as the tension rose to near unbearable levels at a raucous and emotional Wembley, the home crowd wondered whether it would come.
Gareth Southgate, who had reverted to a 3-4-3 system, seeking a secure platform, had called for a hero. And, with 15 minutes to go, he found one. Yet again, it was Raheem Sterling.
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